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Romania Fines Political Parties Over €320,000 for Violations

7/20/2025

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Romania's Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) has taken a firm stand against campaign financing violations, imposing fines exceeding RON 1.6 million (EUR 320,000) and seizing RON 19.5 million (EUR 3.9 million) from political parties. Calin Georgescu faced the brunt of the crackdown, receiving the largest fine of EUR 40,000 for repeated legal infractions.

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Romania's Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) has taken a firm stand against campaign financing violations, imposing fines exceeding RON 1.6 million (EUR 320,000) and seizing RON 19.5 million (EUR 3.9 million) from political parties. Calin Georgescu faced the brunt of the crackdown, receiving the largest fine of EUR 40,000 for repeated legal infractions.